Purple Mountain Observatory Tours and Activities

Popular places to visit

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum as well as a large group of people

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum

Visit the majestic tomb of the man who ended China’s feudal monarchy and who is known as the father of modern China.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum showing a garden

Zhongshan Mountain National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Zhongshan Mountain National Park, a lovely green space in Nanjing. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Zhongshan Mountain National Park
Nanjing Presidential Palace featuring heritage architecture

Xu Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Xu Garden, a lovely green space in Nanjing. Wander the lakeside and gardens while you're in the area.

Xu Garden
Nanjing Presidential Palace showing a castle and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Nanjing Presidential Palace

From the Chinese Revolution to the nationalist government of the Kuomintang party, this palace has played a part in modern China’s dramatic political upheavals.

Nanjing Presidential Palace
Xuan Wu Lake Park featuring a park and a lake or waterhole

Xuanwu Lake Park

Explore the islands, temples, bonsai museum and beautiful flower- and tree-filled gardens of a huge park with an ancient history.

Xuanwu Lake Park

Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum

You can learn about the history of Nanjing with a trip to Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. While in the area, you can find time to visit its temples.

Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum

Top Purple Mountain Observatory Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Jinling Hotel Nanjing

Jinling Hotel Nanjing

5 out of 5
No.2 Han Zhong Road, Xin Jie Kou Square, Nanjing, Jiangsu
Jinling Hotel Nanjing
The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing

The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing

5 out of 5
No 18 Zhongshan Road, Xuanwu District, Nanjing
The Ritz-Carlton, Nanjing
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake

5 out of 5
201 Zhong Yang Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu
The Westin Nanjing Xuanwu Lake
Nanjing Central Hotel

Nanjing Central Hotel

4 out of 5
75 Zhongshan Road, Gulou District, Nanjing, Jiangsu
Nanjing Central Hotel
Novotel Nanjing Central Suning

Novotel Nanjing Central Suning

4 out of 5
No 68 Huaihai Road, Qinghuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu
Novotel Nanjing Central Suning
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG

3 out of 5
No.2 East Taipingmen Street, Xuan Wu, Nanjing, Jiangsu
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xuanwu Lake by IHG
Hilton Nanjing

Hilton Nanjing

5 out of 5
No. 100 Middle Jiangdong Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu
Hilton Nanjing
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG

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No.518 Zhongshan East Road, Qinhuai District., Nanjing, JS
Holiday Inn Express Nanjing Xi'anmen by IHG
Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection

3.5 out of 5
No 100 Changjiang Road Xuanwu District, Nanjing
Ming Hotel Nanjing - MGallery Collection
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